Shelby's Last Stand - Kansas City, Mo.
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N 39° 00.159 W 094° 34.483
15S E 363643 N 4318250
This marker is part of the Battle of Westport Driving Tour located at the entrance of Forest Hill Cemetery - 6901 Troost Ave.
Waymark Code: WM83HP
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2010
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This is Tour Stop 13 of the Battle of Westport Driving Tour.
Text of the marker:
On Oct. 23, 1864, Confederate Gen. Shelby being forced back from Westport by Gen. Curtis and flanked on the east by Gen. Pleasonton formed a defensive line here behind stone fences running east and west to the state line. Jackman's Brigade of Shelby's Division arrived after 1 P.M. To defend the Confederate right flank. Shelby's "Iron Brigade" under Gen. Thompson was farther west. Generals Curtis and Pleasonton finally drove the Confederates south.
Go S.E. to the Confederate monument. Shelby and many of his men are buried here.
Turn lt. on Troost to Gregory and rt. to 78th and Holmes.
Donated by K.C. Chapters United Daughters (and Children) of the Confederacy
Web link: [Web Link]
History of Mark:
The link above gives further background on the Battle in this part of the field.
Additional point: Not Listed
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